Vehicle Recall Archive for 1985 MERCEDES BENZ

Record ID 30696
Campaign Number 85V020000
Make of Vehicle MERCEDES BENZ
Model of Vehicle L1117
Year 1985
Make Campaign Number
Component Description SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description A STEEL TUBE THAT DELIVERS AIR TO THE FRONT AXLE AIR BRAKE CHAMBER CAN CONTACT THE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: REPEATED CONTACT CAN WEAR A HOLE IN THE TUBE, CAUSING AIR PRESSURE TO BE LOST DURING BRAKE APPLICATION. THIS COULD RESULT IN IMPAIRED BRAKING CAPABILITY AND AN ACCIDENT.
Effect of Defect
Fix Defect REROUTE STEEL TUBE AND/OR REPLACE, AS NECESSARY.
Manufacturers FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Start of Manufacture 19840301
End of Manufacture 19850201
Type of Recall VEHICLE
Number Affected 4000
Date Owners Notified 19850312
Initiated By MFR
Responsible Maufacturer
Date Report Received 19850220
Part Number
Federal MV Safety Standard


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